September: Pre-Season Stoke

Gear Up for Winter with Ski Bum Coffee Co® ☕🏔️🎿

September has arrived, which means the countdown is officially on.

The snow may still be a few weeks (or months) away depending on where you live, but that's no reason to sit around waiting. This is pre-season: the glorious time of year when ski gear starts coming out of storage, winter trips start appearing on calendars, and conversations about snow totals become completely reasonable.

At Ski Bum Coffee Co®, we call it Pre-Season Stoke.

Because before you can chase first chair, you’ve got to get your gear (and your coffee) dialed in.

☕ Coffee + Wax: The Ultimate Pre-Season Ritual

There are few combinations more satisfying than a freshly brewed cup of coffee and a freshly waxed pair of skis.

Start with coffee. Always start with coffee.

Then pull those skis or snowboard out of storage and give everything a proper inspection. Check the edges, look over the bases, tighten those bindings, and get that equipment ready for another season of questionable decisions and excellent memories.

Then comes the wax.
Warm wax. Smooth base. Fresh coffee.
Suddenly, winter doesn't feel so far away.

Just remember: coffee goes in the mug. Wax goes on the ski.
We can't emphasize this enough.

🏡 Morning Lodge Blend: Start the Day Right

Every ski day needs a dependable morning brew.

Morning Lodge Blend is made for those first-thing-in-the-morning moments when the mountain is calling but your brain hasn't quite joined the conversation yet.

It's smooth, balanced, and approachable ...the kind of coffee you want waiting in the kitchen while you're checking the weather, digging through your gear bag, and wondering where you put those gloves.

Pair it with a quiet mountain morning, a stack of gear, or a pre-season planning session.
Or all three.

🥃 Après Ski Whiskey Barrel-Aged: A Little Winter Nostalgia

Some coffees are built for getting out the door. Others are made for slowing down.

Après Ski Whiskey Barrel-Aged brings the après spirit straight to your mug. This medium-roast, single-origin coffee from Guatemala is aged for 30 days in a previously utilized whiskey barrel, creating a distinctive coffee experience with rich character and subtle barrel-inspired warmth.

And here's the important part: the coffee contains no alcohol.

It's the perfect companion for imagining that post-run scene before the season even begins ...boots kicked off, jacket tossed over a chair, fire going, and absolutely no reason to check your email.

You earned the après. Even if you haven't technically skied yet.

🚡 Countdown to Chairlifts

Starting now, we're officially entering the Countdown to Chairlifts.

This is your preseason checklist:

September: Find the gear.
October: Tune the gear.
November: Watch the weather obsessively.
Opening Day: Pretend you weren't checking the snow report every six hours.

And throughout it all? Keep the coffee stocked.

Because preseason preparation is better with a great cup in hand.

Get Your Gear (and Your Mug) Dialed In

Winter doesn't wait for anyone.

Before the first storm arrives, take a little time to prepare:

• Pull your skis or snowboard out of storage
• Inspect your bindings and equipment
• Clean and wax your bases
• Check your winter clothing and accessories
• Start planning those mountain getaways
• Stock up on your favorite specialty coffee
• And, most importantly, start mentally preparing for first chair

The goal isn't just to be ready for winter. It's to be ready for adventure.

The Stoke Starts Before the Snow

The best part about ski season might be the skiing.

But the anticipation is pretty great, too. There's something special about getting everything ready ..the gear, the trips, the playlists, the weather apps, and yes, the coffee.

So brew another cup. Put on that ski jacket even though it's probably still too warm. Give those skis a fresh coat of wax.

Winter is coming.

And when those chairlifts finally start spinning, you'll be ready.

Ski Bum Coffee Co®
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☕ Chase the stoke. Count down to chairlifts. Stay caffeinated.